Category Archives: British Royals

British Royals

H.M. Queen Elizabeth II Opens a Hospital

On July 6, 2011, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II along with the Duke of Edinburgh opened up the Forth Valley Hospital this afternoon.  According to the newspaper, Falkirk Herald:

…she toured the £300 million facility before performing the official opening.

Staff, patients, visitors and members of the public joined dignitaries for the landmark occasion.

The royal visitors were greeted by Lord Lieutenant Marjory McLachlan, who introduced NHS Forth Valley chairman Ian Mullen and chief executive Fiona Mackenzie, Cabinet Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon, Minister for Public Health and Falkirk West MSP Michael Matheson, Eric Joyce MP, Depute Provost Allyson Black, Falkirk Council chief executive Mary Pitcaithly and Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Gordon Samson.

She then walked through the flag-waving crowds of staff, some who had been invited to bring their children, before arriving in the main atrium where she met many of those involved in the task of turning the dream of one acute hospital to serve entire Forth Valley into reality.

To view a photo from the event please click the link here. 

Source: Falkirkherald.co.uk

British Royals

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Attend A Medal Ceremony

On June 25, 2011, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a medal ceremony in Windsor, England to “…present service medals to members of the Irish Guards…” who recently returned from Afghanistan.

To watch videos please clicks here and here.  

To read an article from the Telegraph newspaper regarding today’s ceremony please click here. 

And, finally, photos, photos, photos, and even more photos. 

Source and photo courtesy of:  Zimbio/ WPA Pool/GettyImagesEurope

British Royals, Royal documentaries

George VI: The Reluctant King

Here is the documentary from the BBC entitled, George VI: The Reluctant King.

…Albert Frederick Arthur George, known to his family as Bertie, who came to the throne when his brother Edward VIII abdicated. Thrust into the spotlight, this shy man overcame his fears of public speaking to become one of the country’s best-loved monarchs.

Click to watch: Part One, Part Two, Part Three, and Part Four.

Photo courtesy of: Wikipedia

British Royals, Royal documentaries

Edward VIII, Wallis Simpson, and the Abdication: Two Documentaries

Either you love or hate them, but you cannot deny the story of Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson is a fascinating one. Nevertheless, here is a documentary about their relationship, the abdication, and so on.

Click the links to watch:  Part One and Part Two 

Finally, here is another documentary entitled, Abdication: A Very British Coup.

British Royals, Royal documentaries

Highgrove House: The Prince of Wales’s Home and Garden, A Documentary

Okay, it’s documentary time yet, again!  In this series the focus is on The Prince of Wales’s home, Highgrove, and the fantastic gardens surrounding it:

The Prince of Wales takes Alan Titchmarsh on a tour of Highgrove House – his own personal retreat and family home. Prince Charles gives a remarkably informal and candid interview about the outlet for his gardening aspirations, offering a rare insight into a royal passion. The Highgrove estate has become synonymous with all things organic, and Alan finds out from Head Gardener Debs Goodenough and her team what inspired the beliefs of the most hands-on royal gardener in history.

For those who hate gardening, nature, the environment, and crap… you can skip this documentary.

British Royals

Royal Ascot 2011: Day Five

On June 18, 2011, Royal Ascot continued as thousands of people came out to enjoy a day at the races.  Once again, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II along with the Duke of Edinburgh were in attendance.

Per my usual statement, there are many photos for your viewing pleasure.  Please click the links here, here, here, and here.

To watch the royal procession please click the link here. 

Photo courtesy of:  Reuters/Suzanne Plunkett

British Royals

The Earl Spencer (Diana, Princess of Wales’ brother) Married, Again, for the 900th Time This Afternoon

So, there was another wedding that took place on planet Earth this afternoon, this time it was the Earl Spencer’s wedding.  Charles decided to marry for the 900th time to Canadian-born Karen Gordon at Althorp castle in Northamptonshire, England.

The ceremony was private and attended by only a few selected guests.  According to the Daily Mail, the bride wore a:

…fitted lace dress [with a] daring plunging v-neck and held a tumbling bouquet of white and cream flowers.  Her long brunette hair was worn loose and a pair of delicate pearl earrings shone out from underneath her slightly curled style.

After the short ceremony the couple took photos (where they looked absolutely thrilled with each other), chatted with their guests, then gorged on food in the dining hall at Althorp.

They’ll be divorced in a year.

To read a fascinating article from the Daily Mail please click the link here. 

Source and photo courtesy of:  DM via PA